Coming soon... John Lyons: Carnivalesque First major retrospective exhibition of Caribbean British artist and poet John Lyons. John Lyons exhibition opens Friday 10 May At a glance Opening Times Free entry, open to all Come along and visit the art gallery, The Whitworth Shop, Café, Park and grounds. Opening times are Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-5pm and Thursdays until 9pm. We are closed on Mondays, including Bank Holiday Mondays. Creative Menopause Create and Debate, has been organised in response to feedback that asked for events after work and more expert information from professionals in the field. Thursday, 23 May, 5pm-7pm. Tickets £7, find out more and book... Sunday Concerts Friends of the Whitworth present a series of FREE Sunday Concerts that are open to all. Students from the Royal Northern College of Music perform in the gallery, overlooking Whitworth Park. Sunday 12 May, 3pm. Young People and Students 16-24yrs? Get Involved with Whitworth Young Contemporaries and Saturday Student Socials – all events are FREE and drop-in. Check out our full of calendar of events for you to join, this May and June. Still Parents Workshops 2024 Still Parents is the Whitworth’s award-winning programme to support parents who have experienced the loss of a baby in pregnancy or just after birth. Workshops take place each month. Please click the link for details. Natural Cultural Health Service The gallery's Natural Cultural Health Service (NCHS), is a programme of outdoor activities that promote good physical and mental wellbeing. Discover what's on offer this month. Exhibitions & Events | Shop Exhibition Preview We are delighted to invite you to celebrate the openings of John Lyons, Ayo Akingbade, Shirley Craven and Everyday Art School. Join us at the Whitworth Thursday 9 May 6pm – 8pm Pre-order: John Lyons Exhibition Catalogue Pre-order! Hot off the press – receive this exclusive exhibition catalogue for John Lyons: Carnivalesque at the Whitworth. Order now and your copy will be despatched on Thursday 9 May. Ayo Akingbade Show Me The World Mister Show Me The World Mister is a solo exhibition by Ayo Akingbade comprising of two new film commissions. 3 May – 20 0ctober 2024 The Whitworth Shop Online Support local artists and shop sustainably this season with a statement print, handmade decorations, and stylish homeware pieces. Discover our range of exclusive products linked to our exhibitions. New exhibition Shirley Craven An exhibition of vivid, colour-filled textiles by post-war designer Shirley Craven. Craven's bold abstract textiles are displayed together for the first time in over 60 years. Until 11 May 2025 Coming soon... The Carnival Join a party like no other as the Whitworth presents The Carnival – a day of vivid colour, uplifting rhythms and infectious energy. Sunday 9 June, 10am–5pm, Free, drop-in Support the Whitworth None of our work would be possible without the support of our friends and visitors. Food and Drink at the Whitworth We look forward to welcoming you to the Whitworth Café, where the food and drink are lovingly made by our in-house café, showcasing the best of local and seasonal produce. Volunteers are at the heart of the Whitworth Register your interest to volunteer at the gallery, and be the first to know about our opportunities. Sign up for our e-newsletter Discover Work with us Jobs at The University of Manchester Maps Travelling to the Whitworth What's On – Events Events at the Whitworth & The University of Manchester Explore Volunteer Volunteers are at the heart of the Whitworth. Friends of The Whitworth The Friends group was established in 1933 and has been flourishing ever since. Find out more Shop Visit the Whitworth Shop in-store or online to shop new and bespoke items perfect for gifting. Open House Microsite #whitworthopenhouse Do you have photos and memories of life lived against the backdrop of wallpaper? Share them with us and help build the Open House archive. This project continues after the exhibition closes. Food & Drink Local, seasonal food served at the Whitworth Café Quick Links Shop Food & drink Hire Staff lists Press Blog Opening times Research Feedback
Coming soon... John Lyons: Carnivalesque First major retrospective exhibition of Caribbean British artist and poet John Lyons. John Lyons exhibition opens Friday 10 May At a glance Opening Times Free entry, open to all Come along and visit the art gallery, The Whitworth Shop, Café, Park and grounds. Opening times are Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-5pm and Thursdays until 9pm. We are closed on Mondays, including Bank Holiday Mondays. Creative Menopause Create and Debate, has been organised in response to feedback that asked for events after work and more expert information from professionals in the field. Thursday, 23 May, 5pm-7pm. Tickets £7, find out more and book... Sunday Concerts Friends of the Whitworth present a series of FREE Sunday Concerts that are open to all. Students from the Royal Northern College of Music perform in the gallery, overlooking Whitworth Park. Sunday 12 May, 3pm. Young People and Students 16-24yrs? Get Involved with Whitworth Young Contemporaries and Saturday Student Socials – all events are FREE and drop-in. Check out our full of calendar of events for you to join, this May and June. Still Parents Workshops 2024 Still Parents is the Whitworth’s award-winning programme to support parents who have experienced the loss of a baby in pregnancy or just after birth. Workshops take place each month. Please click the link for details. Natural Cultural Health Service The gallery's Natural Cultural Health Service (NCHS), is a programme of outdoor activities that promote good physical and mental wellbeing. Discover what's on offer this month. Exhibitions & Events | Shop Exhibition Preview We are delighted to invite you to celebrate the openings of John Lyons, Ayo Akingbade, Shirley Craven and Everyday Art School. Join us at the Whitworth Thursday 9 May 6pm – 8pm Pre-order: John Lyons Exhibition Catalogue Pre-order! Hot off the press – receive this exclusive exhibition catalogue for John Lyons: Carnivalesque at the Whitworth. Order now and your copy will be despatched on Thursday 9 May. Ayo Akingbade Show Me The World Mister Show Me The World Mister is a solo exhibition by Ayo Akingbade comprising of two new film commissions. 3 May – 20 0ctober 2024 The Whitworth Shop Online Support local artists and shop sustainably this season with a statement print, handmade decorations, and stylish homeware pieces. Discover our range of exclusive products linked to our exhibitions. New exhibition Shirley Craven An exhibition of vivid, colour-filled textiles by post-war designer Shirley Craven. Craven's bold abstract textiles are displayed together for the first time in over 60 years. Until 11 May 2025 Coming soon... The Carnival Join a party like no other as the Whitworth presents The Carnival – a day of vivid colour, uplifting rhythms and infectious energy. Sunday 9 June, 10am–5pm, Free, drop-in Support the Whitworth None of our work would be possible without the support of our friends and visitors. Food and Drink at the Whitworth We look forward to welcoming you to the Whitworth Café, where the food and drink are lovingly made by our in-house café, showcasing the best of local and seasonal produce. Volunteers are at the heart of the Whitworth Register your interest to volunteer at the gallery, and be the first to know about our opportunities. Sign up for our e-newsletter Discover Work with us Jobs at The University of Manchester Maps Travelling to the Whitworth What's On – Events Events at the Whitworth & The University of Manchester Explore Volunteer Volunteers are at the heart of the Whitworth. Friends of The Whitworth The Friends group was established in 1933 and has been flourishing ever since. Find out more Shop Visit the Whitworth Shop in-store or online to shop new and bespoke items perfect for gifting. Open House Microsite #whitworthopenhouse Do you have photos and memories of life lived against the backdrop of wallpaper? Share them with us and help build the Open House archive. This project continues after the exhibition closes. Food & Drink Local, seasonal food served at the Whitworth Café Quick Links Shop Food & drink Hire Staff lists Press Blog Opening times Research Feedback